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Cyndee Emm (she/her) @cynshineonleith.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Today I'm starting a Beginners BSL course at University of Edinburgh - having wanted to do this for decades. Uni staff are striking and I support them 100%. My course leader's not striking and probably should. I asked the protesters permission to attend my class. STOP THE CUTS: principal@ed.ac.uk

A leaflet that says:

WHY ARE WE STRIKING?

Senior management at Edinburgh University plan devastating cuts
Edinburgh's senior management is pushing ahead with £140 million in cuts - the biggest ever made by a Scottish university - despite not being in deficit and holding over £3 billion in reserves. Staff numbers have already been dramatically reduces, ~ 90 programmes have already been
cancelled and management refuses to rule out mass redundancies. Staff
are on strike because we care about the quality of students' education
and support systems, which is at risk from the proposed cuts.

This means

Up to 1800 staff could lose their jobs
Courses and degree programmes will close.
Students will face larger class sizes, fewer contact hours, and will also
have significantly reduced access to readily available vital support
services, including accommodation, finance or mental health support
Staff on casualised contracts, such as tutors and demonstrators, and
in proessional services - i.e., course adminstrators, library and IT -
have already lost their jobs and livelihoods, with remaining
colleagues facing unsustainable workloads

Industrial action is always a last resort

It's never a decision we take lightly: to lose perhaps several weeks' pay, to disrupt as much as half of Semester 1 teaching, and to miss the activities we've often played a key role in planning and that we care about. But we are striking because management has sidelined staff and student concerns, while pushing ahead with a plan that will do lasting harm to the quality of education, research and student life at Edinburgh. This action is entirely avoidable, should management choose to engage with SU meaningfully. We have been open to talks from day one and hope senior
management will work with us to end this dispute as soon as possible,
protecting our jobs and our students' experience, education and vital
support services.

https://www.ucuedinburgh.org.uk/blog/squid-game-your-education

An image of very kind and peaceful protesters. One holds a sign that says:

Support the staff & students!
Email PETER MATHIESON principalaed.ac uk

Tell him to stop the cuts
Save our staff, and Save our programes: Don't let them hold back the future of education!

Another says:
Cutting only environmental programmes in times of climate crisis? Where is the research in that?

Someone holding a sign that says:
STOP The CUTS:
at THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
NO TO COMPULSORY REDUNDANCIES!
SAVE HigherEducation
ucu
ucu.org.uk

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Cyndee Emm (she/her) @cynshineonleith.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I have never seen this moquette! Am I on a particularly ancient bus?

An image of a Lothian Buses seat, rusty in colour and with landmark-type designs on.

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Cyndee Emm (she/her) @cynshineonleith.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Finally muting 'deets' here is very satisfying.

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The Welcoming Edinburgh @welcomingedinburgh.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

We’re hiring 🧡 The Welcoming is looking for an Arabic-Speaking Energy Advisor to support New Scots households in Edinburgh with free, impartial energy advice. 🕒 18 hrs/week 📍 Hybrid, Edinburgh ⏰ Apply by 9 Oct More: www.thewelcoming.org/get-involved-t…

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Typewronger Books @typewronger.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

LIGHTS! LIGHTS! LIGHTS! They're back, now beaming out into Bruntsfield & Tollcross. May they give comfort. May you be welcomed. May Tee NEVER go up Big Ladder again! . Typewronger is a third space - we deliberately stay open late (9pm) to provide somewhere you can hang out, drink tea, and read!

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Brian McRoberts @brimcrob.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Leith Edinburgh There is a new shrine to lost watches in The Tourmalet #EdinburghPubs #LeithPubs #Edinburgh #Leith

A table of various wrist watches. In the Tourmalet Leith Edinburgh

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Bridget Khursheed @khursheb.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Not very often I get to share such a stellar lineup - you can find all the Tramlines poems on the move on the Edinburgh trams from today 🚊 @edinburghtrams.bsky.social @edincityoflit.bsky.social #poetry

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Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This year, as part of the To Absent Festival (1-7 November), we want to support the creation of more Wind Phones in Scotland. #toabsentfriends Find out more here: www.toabsentfriends.org.uk/content/wind...

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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Last few days to join up and save the iconic Leith St Andrew's building for the community. You can join here: leithstandrewstrust.org #Leith #CommunityBuyout

Map of the Leith area with text saying 'Do you live in the purple area?'

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Tom Duffin Photographer @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The Norwegian Star was rainbowed goodbye last night as it left the Forth #ForeverEdinburgh

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Malcolm MacFarlane @malcolmmacfarlane.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

if anyone in Edinburgh might be at a loose end this Saturday, there's a free lunchtime concert (1-2pm) at Pianodrome: events.humanitix.com/malcolm-macf...

events.humanitix.com

Malcolm MacFarlane - Free Lunchtime Concert

Free lunchtime concerts at the world-famous Pianodrome, the amphitheatre made entirely from disused pianos. Donations accepted after the show.

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Join us at 11am – 3.30pm on Saturday 17th October at Portobello Town Hall, 147-149 Portobello High St, Edinburgh EH15 1AF. The market will feature stalls from local LGBT+ organisations, artists and makers, crafting activities and a quiet space. Access info: www.equality-network.org/joy-for-all-...

equality-network.org

Joy For All Autumn Market 2026 – Access Statement - Equality Network

Saturday 17th October Venue: Portobello Town Hall, 147-149 Portobello High St, Portobello, Edinburgh EH15 1AF Find more details about the event here. Accessibility of this […]

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Ross Greer (he/him) @ross-greer.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

It's Woodland Trust tree of the Year time! Help @wtscotsocial.bsky.social walk away with another win by voting for the magnificent Balloch Castle Ash: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

docs.google.com

Tree of the Year 2026

Vote for your favourite tree from the list below.

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Lennie @drgs100.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Scottish Green Party's response to the SNP dropping the Learning Disability, Autism and Neurodivergence (LDAN) Bill from the Programme for Government. greens.scot/news/greens-...

greens.scot

Greens call for bill to support Disability, Autism and Neurodivergence

Greens call for bill to support Disability, Autism and Neurodivergence - The Scottish Government must rethink its plan to drop the bill.

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Cyndee Emm (she/her) @cynshineonleith.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

I am looking for recommendations for a Map app to replace Google. I've finally managed to close down all their (evil) other services that I've been using, but need a good map. I use it and store A LOT, so it needs to function as close as possible to the evil one. Thanks!

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Cyndee Emm (she/her) @cynshineonleith.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Sweet October pictured here is one of my favourite wee places in the city, near The Shore. An independent, one-man business offering friendly service, hot drinks (no extra charge for non-cow milk!), pastries, focaccia, soup and all sorts. Vegan and gluten-free options, too. Check it out 🍪

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Lennie @drgs100.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

If you live near the foot of Easter Road in Leith then you can help save St Andrews Kirk for the public (otherwise it will be lost to luxury flats). leithstandrewstrust.org/help/?ref=ed...

leithstandrewstrust.org

Can you help keep the doors open for future generations? - Leith St. Andrew's Trust

Join the Leith St. Andrew's Trust 'The Heart of a Community' exhibition. Explore its legacy, hear personal stories, and envision the future of this iconic landmark in Leith, Edinburgh.

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Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill @kaykinoneill.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🫂 People with learning disabilities, autistic people and neurodivergent people have waited far too long for the systemic change they have been promised. We need to know how the Scottish Government will measure whether it is actually improving. greens.scot/news/greens-...

greens.scot

Greens call for bill to support Disability, Autism and Neurodivergence

Greens call for bill to support Disability, Autism and Neurodivergence - The Scottish Government must rethink its plan to drop the bill.

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Tracy Griffen @tracygriffen.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I don't post petitions very often, but this is not getting the coverage it needs. Please sign! thank you... www.change.org/p/stop-the-h...

change.org

Sign the Petition

Stop the Hyper-Scale AI Data Centre in Cockenzie

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Cllr Jack Caldwell 🇺🇦 @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Well done to the Steads Place residents for another amazing Street party! It can be too easy not to know neighbours in the next stair, so we'll done these guys for once again letting kids play in the street, doing food, and providing live music for the wider Leith community!

Street party with bunting up and a road closed sign

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Kathryn Cassidy @kathrynlcassidy.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

We have a screening of our documentary in Edinburgh on 24th September including post-screening discussion with the director Svitlana Pohasiy as well as @alisonphipps.bsky.social and @marciaveraespinoza.bsky.social Free tickets here - www.eventbrite.com/e/1993587143...

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Cllr Claire Miller (she/her) @cllrcmiller.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

✏️ The council is currently looking for your ideas and proposals to shape the next local development plan in Edinburgh 🏘️🌳🏭🦇🏫🐝🏨 Please let us know about sites, buildings, spaces, facilities, services and polices consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/cityplan...

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ECT Scotland @endconversiontherapy.scot · 01/09/2026

Today the @snp.org made Scotland the only UK nation without a bill to ban conversion practices. This is not good enough. If they won't stand up for our rights, we'll do it without them.

Today the SNP made Scotland the only UK nation without a bill to ban conversion practices.

This is not good enough.

If they won't stand up for our rights, we'll do it without them.

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Q Manivannan MSP @qmanivannan.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

I’ve been so happy to see applications coming in for this full-time, 30hrs, 4 day/week comms role w. my team. Whoever takes it will be an essential lead in how I engage with our caring communities, towards a socialist politics. Please share, & if you’re in Scotland, considering applying! ✊🏾🏳️‍🌈🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Senior Communications and Engagement Officer leading on community outreach and campaigns, and ensuring that local priorities shape Q Manivannan MSP's parliamentary work and communication.
£37,000 (full time role)
APPLY BY 2ND SEPTEMBER
APPLY AT: PARLIAMENT.SCOT/CAREERS

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The Workers' Observatory @workersobservatory.org · 28/08/2026

🚨 About the ongoing racist incidents - and what can be done 📑 workersobservatory.org/news/racist-...

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Adam Ramsay @adamramsay.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

With the kind help of @josielong.bsky.social, I’ll be launching Abolish Westminster at @portybooks.bsky.social on 4 November - book your tickets: www.theportobellobookshop.com/events/adam-...

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Typewronger Books @typewronger.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

You can bring your used books to Typewronger for store credit! If you've bought a book off our shelves and it's still in good nick you can use it to get money off your purchases, and we resell them as TW 2nd Hand!

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 27/08/2026

The SNP have long promised a ban on cruel conversion practices, but time and again they have delayed. We can't wait for, or trust Westminster to deliver a watertight ban on these abusive practices; we need a Scotland-specific ban now.

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Cyndee Emm (she/her) @cynshineonleith.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

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Electoral Reform Society @electoralreform.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

We need to reach 100,000 signatures by the end of September. Have you signed yet? An independent commission would help build consensus on the changes we need to make every vote count. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...

petition.parliament.uk

Petition: Set up a National Commission on Electoral Reform to review the electoral system

I ask the Government to set up a National Commission on Electoral Reform, as advocated by the All Party Parliamentary Group for Fair Elections. It should be an independent, time limited, expert led…

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Trans Pride Scotland @transpridescotland.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The Trans Pride Scotland survey runs until 11:59PM on 22nd August, have your say before time runs out! We want to know what we can do FOR YOU! Fill it out here: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/tv4VAuXe8U

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Edinburgh Festival of Cycling @edfoc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Your occasional reminder that we have a cargo bike available for hire edfoc.org.uk/cargo-bike-h...

edfoc.org.uk

Urban Arrow cargo bike hire

EdFoC's Urban Arrow cargo bike is available for hire and rental

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Cllr Jack Caldwell 🇺🇦 @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Finally got a chance to briefly stop-by Drakkars Drift, the new 24/7 access public garden between Ferry Road & Victoria Park. A fantastic biodiversity model for disused bowling greens! Allegedly there's ~1,500 plants @sannedd.bsky.social @benmacpherson.bsky.social @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social 👏

A board with information and a garden and pavilion

Yellow, purple, orange flowers and greem plants

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Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief @goodlifedeathgrief.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Places available on an upcoming EASE course in Edinburgh! This course will take place at Victoria Manor Care Home from 10:30am-12:30pm on four Friday mornings (18 September-9 October). Book your free place by emailing lindagillease@gmail.com.

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James T. Harding @empowermint.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The July Water of Leith wildlife report is out, featuring owls and buzzards attracted by the unusual rabbit numbers. youtu.be/ywE1njgbcRU?...

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Wildlife on the Water of Leith - July 2026

YouTube video by Go Wild In Edinburgh - Wildlife Video Photographer

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 05/08/2026

Damaging new guidance from the EHRC will shut out Trans people from daily life simply for existing, and anyone who doesn't conform to narrow ideas of how people should look could face suspicion and confrontation. We are taking a stand against this attack on human rights.

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Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Our Policy & Public Affairs Coordinator Flo has written a guest blog for the wonderful folks over at @lighthousebks.bsky.social about what we can do now in the face of feeling loss and despair at the EHRC's Code of Practice. You can read it here: lighthousebookshop.com/posts/what-c...

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Lighthouse | What Can We Do Now?: A Guest Blog from Scottish Trans

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 01/08/2026

Join our campaign to make football cheaper for all with a £25 ticket price cap. Sign the petition⬇️ greens.scot/25PoundTickets

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Let's Cap Football Tickets at £25

Let's Cap Football Tickets at £25 -

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The Welcoming Edinburgh @welcomingedinburgh.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Today marks 75 years of the Refugee Convention. Here in Edinburgh, the right to seek safety still matters. People fleeing danger deserve dignity, protection and welcome. Read our article: www.thewelcoming.org/edinburgh-refu…

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Kate Nevens (she/her) @katenevens.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

(1/2) A free summer advice drop-in is taking place in Edinburgh next week, with ten organisations offering support on the EU Settlement Scheme, e-Visas, employment, income maximisation, housing, energy, community activities, and wellbeing services.

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The Workers' Observatory @workersobservatory.org · 22/07/2026

🚲 Calling all Edinburgh delivery riders to the next monthly gathering of ROOM! 📆 Thu 23 July ⏰ 2.00 pm-4.00 pm 📍Old College (Teaching Room 2) South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL ☕️ Refreshments 🔋 Charge your e-bike batteries!! 📩 Any questions? Send us a message!

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